1780 Valley Ave APT EBirminghamAL35209
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Strong Cash Flow1780 Valley Ave APT E, Birmingham, AL, 35209 in Birmingham earns a respectable 11.03% gross yield at $175,000, but after the $787/mo mortgage the net cash flow is $195/mo, a tight but positive spread. Expense discipline (vacancy, management, maintenance) will determine whether the margin widens. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (2.04) still qualifies on property income; a larger down payment can improve the cash-flow buffer. Long-term, 5% appreciation projects $48,349 over five years, making equity the dominant return driver. Total projected return: $105,861.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 11% | 7.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $195 | $450 |
City averages based on Birmingham market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,608 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $918 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.75x |
Ziffy Mortgage: Your DSCR most likely meets our 1.0+ requirement, so you'll most probably qualify for our standard DSCR investment loan program. To pre-qualify, book time with your loan officer →
Estimates assume 6.0% rate / 30-yr fixed, 30% down, 1% tax, 0.5% insurance. Not a commitment to lend.
Condo
Built in 1944
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 35209, Birmingham, AL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 14,204 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,576 (39.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,610 (46.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,018 (14.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $487,776 |
| Average Home Value | $591,314 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,671
Single Family
10,594
Multi-Family
3,077
Businesses
2,312
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Ziffy AI Summary
A quick, investor-focused snapshot highlighting income strength, yield potential.
| Key metrics | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $399,900 |
| Est. Rent | $3,200/mo |
| ROI | 18% |
- Attractive rent-to-price ratio for income stability
- Good fit for DSCR financing with healthy coverage
Condo
Built in 1944
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 35209, Birmingham, AL area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 14,204 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,576 (39.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,610 (46.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,018 (14.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $487,776 |
| Average Home Value | $591,314 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
13,671
Single Family
10,594
Multi-Family
3,077
Businesses
2,312
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Leighton Harbuck • ARC Realty - Hoover
Mls Name: GALMLS
Mls ID: #21442970